Melbourne MindBody Psychology

21/02/2022

New clinic opening soon. 28-30 Sydney Rd Coburg
Dealing with Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma. New appointments welcome.

29/03/2020

Self-hypnosis for anxiety, and worries, to improve relaxation and help sleep.

22/09/2019

Photo shop evidence plays havoc with our self esteem and feeds our inner critic. Become aware of that critical part of yourself. It is not you. It is a voice in your head.

22/09/2019

Such a joy to be in the sun with family

10/09/2019

Have you had any fun today? Some fun each day will keep the psych away..(if it's wholesome)
Its important to have some fun to protect your brain ..
Stress and the brain
​The brain acts as the central regulatory organ in the stress response. Specific areas of the brain such as the hippocampus, amygdala and hypothalamus play different roles in our feelings, behavior and body functions. The hippocampus is involved in the formation of new memories, and associated with learning and emotions. It is also involved in appetite regulation. The amygdala is responsible for the processing of memory, decision-making and emotional responses (including fear and anxiety). The hypothalamus links our endocrine and nervous systems together and influences many of the body’s key processes, maintaining the body’s internal balance. In the 1960s, researcher Bruce McEwen made the discovery that glucocorticoids released in response to stress accumulate within the hippocampus of the brain. Chronic exposure to cortisol, which is akin to chronic stress creates neuronal changes and can cause reduction in the size of the hippocampus and an increase in size of the amygdala. Ultimately the changes that chronic stress creates can lead to reduced memory and learning capacity, as well as reduced ability to rationalize events. How to prevent stress changes in the brain Keeping cortisol levels down to a minimum by getting plenty of sleep is extremely important. Exercise on a regular basis is extremely helpful for your hypothalamus and has even been shown to increase its size. Exercise also metabolises the stress hormones we produce. Practice deep breathing exercises or yoga to reduce the number of stress hormones produced.

09/09/2019

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08/09/2019

Omega 3 fatty acids improve reading abilities
A study published in 2017 in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, found that the effects of EPA and DHA (found in fish oil) and gamma-linolenic acid (found in plant seeds such as h**p and evening primrose) can improve reading in children. The randomised controlled trial found that three months of omega 3/6 treatment improved reading abilities of mainstream children aged 9 to 10 compared to placebo, with particular significance in boys. Furthermore, children with ADHD symptoms displayed greater improvements in visual analysis and reading speed. Increasing fatty acids (DHA and EPA) improves children's brain health and cognition.

07/09/2019

Great seminar on how stress affects every cell of the body

07/09/2019

Mindbody Psychology aims to educate people on how to improve their mental state through a combination of psychological intervention. Erica is a caring empathic psychologist and works hard to make sure that progress is consistent and collaborative.

07/09/2019

Sufficient sleep may help you win friends and influence people. Researchers from the UK recently assessed the effects of poor sleep on social interactions. and emotional reactivity in a systematic...

04/09/2019

Need help with IBS?

https://www.melbournemindbodypsychology.com/blog/help-for-ibs-the-microbiome-and-stress?fbclid=IwAR02eu00tS_Z4mq90K5tc7hiuN4H7sH2A_UPJb7Znm9dSpJ6Vu1dkoS68RE

​ Help for IBS: the microbiome and the stress response . Unfortunately you or someone you know probably suffers from IBS, which affects one in ten Australians (Ng, Nassar, Hamd, Nagarajah, &...

31/08/2019

31/08/2019

Gut-directed hypnotherapy is a type of hypnotherapy specifically used for disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. It is entirely safe and has been shown to be efficacious. Sessions are conducted while patients are in a light and relaxed subconscious state. Read more....https://www.melbournemindbodypsychology.com/blog/hypnotherapy-for-ibs

28/08/2019

Junk food is addictive